Lookout Tree — Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

We've got a lot of cleaning up to do.  This was my first hike after the big storm - quite a mess.

Mountain Loop Highway out of Darrington, 2.1 miles beyond Beaver Lake TH, look for red lettered sign on the R.  Thankfully the many trees down across the road had all been cut, not so for this little used trail.  Several trees are covering a short stretch at the start, no problems out of the wind lower in the valley.

Since I clipped this out about a year ago, trail is in great shape to the shallow river channel crossing to Beaver Lake Trail.  I stopped here today but went across about a month ago.  I didn't see any fish but there were juvenile and adult Bald Eagles circling overhead.

Back at the car I had time to get the saw and cut out some of the mess at the start, good enough until next time.  Great short trail, easy drive, some really big trees, you won't see anyone here.

The restaurant at Glacier Peak Resort is open Friday - Sunday 11 -7, too late for breakfast before a hike for me, but I'll be back in time for dinner for sure.  Winter rates in effect, lots of North Cascades low elevation hiking to do on a sunny day like we have coming the next few.  See you here in Marblemount, Gateway to the American Alps!  360-873-2250